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Holly Kludt

Mequon,WI

Summary

Mechanical Engineering student at UW–Madison with hands-on experience in smart manufacturing and mechanical design. Skilled in CAD, programming, and engineering analysis, with experience developing practical solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Smart Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Charter Steel
Saukville, Wisconsin
05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Designed universal baseplate for robotic grinding cells, streamlining setup and reducing operator lifting.
  • Collaborated with process engineers and operators to refine design and secure production approval through detailed manufacturing drawings.
  • Developed computer vision time-study tool using Codex to analyze grinding videos, enabling motion detection within user-defined areas; recognized with award for Most Unique Use Case of Generative AI.

Bartender

North Shore Country Club
Mequon, WI
06.2025 - 08.2026
  • Cultivated strong relationships with country club members through attentive, personalized service.
  • Provided high-quality customer service while efficiently managing multiple tables and bar orders.
  • Prepared and served beverages and meals to enhance member and guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Intern

Fairway Mortgage
Mequon, WI
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Initiated and secured business deals by engaging with over 100 clients weekly.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop new client engagement methods.
  • Supported staff in daily tasks, enabling focus on higher-priority assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI
12-2027

High School Diploma -

Brookfield Academy
Brookfield, WI
05-2023

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Codex
  • Python
  • Data Analysis
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • MATLAB

Affiliations

  • 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo - 15 years of training (2011-present)

Timeline

Smart Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Charter Steel
05.2026 - 08.2026

Bartender

North Shore Country Club
06.2025 - 08.2026

Intern

Fairway Mortgage
05.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Wisconsin, Madison

High School Diploma -

Brookfield Academy
Holly Kludt